Warehouse Operator 
Location: US, IA, Cedar Rapids
Employment type: Full-time

Company profile:
Lesaffre Yeast Corporation is a French privately owned company that has been the worldwide leader in yeast manufacturing for the past 10 years. In 2013, the company celebrated its 160th anniversary. Yeast manufacturing is more of a passion for the family who owns the company than it is a business. To excel at Yeast manufacturing like Lesaffre does, it requires hiring talented people who are knowledgeable and skilled in microbiology, biotechnology, mathematics, food processing, automation, people management and most of all who can learn and teach Lesaffre’s know-how. The Lesaffre Group has been leading the worldwide yeast manufacturing industry because of passion, know-how and superior technology.Lesaffre manufactures and sells “fresh” bakers yeast, also called wet yeast, and we serve a base of industrial bakeries as well as bakers compressed Yeast, Instant High Active Yeast, Active Dry Yeast, Distillers ADY, Protected ADY other type of specialty #URL_8ead3a909a01e46bf54d799760864575097f4be44f1453ac5a4183c634707458# addition, Lesaffre has separate business units which sell into the Nutritional industry; Animal Feed Industry; Beer, Wine and Whiskey Industry; Renewable Chemicals and Ethanol Industry; and Flavor Enhancer Industry. 

Job description:
The primary purpose of this position is to pick, pack, load and ship yeast and related products to fulfill customer orders, maintain warehouse cleanliness and unload trucks as scheduled by the Warehouse Supervisor.  This position reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or, in his/her absence, to the Supply Chain Supervisor.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Prepare yeast and related products for shipment, load the trailers as per loading procedure and complete the loading paper work.Document, inspect and unload inbound products and materials per written procedures. Accurately process daily orders for shipment.Responsible for daily general care of fork trucks, such as, watering, charging and relaying any problems to Warehouse Supervisor.Perform routine and non-routine cleaning inside and outside the warehouse facility, including offices and restrooms as required by the Warehouse Supervisor.Perform miscellaneous minor repairs, as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor.Complete orders according to special requests, such as, special labeling or repackaging per customer requests.Comply with company GMP and Safety work policies as established per our Director of Quality Assurance.Secondary Duties:Assist in handling customer emergency requests for product or late shipments during off-hours and weekends.Assist in preparing shipping documents and processing receipts and shipments in the Oracle database.Special projects as directed by the Supply Chain Supervisor, Manager of Warehouse Operations, or Director of Supply Chain.

Requirements:
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires ability to operate general warehouse equipment; such as, standup and sit down forklifts, floor scrubber and shrink wrap machine. Ability to communicate in a respectful and professional manner with coworkers, truck drivers, management and other departments within the company. Requires ability to work under minimal supervision.  Must be well organized and possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and follow through on assigned tasks.The physical nature of the job requires a worker to possess strength and stamina, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.Must have strong attention to detail, and accuracy.Requires the understanding and willingness to work in a team based work environment.Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  One to three years minimum experience in similar position required.  Computer and inventory skills are required. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Computer Skills                                                   To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.), and also experience using an ERP operating system (preferably Oracle).Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Ability to be forklift certified required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to warm and cold conditions; high, precarious places; airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. 

Benefits:
Effective first day of employment: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick time.  401K with Company Match and Discretionary Contribution.